Shoes similar to the Nike Pegasus
Ranked by ride similarity. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The closest current match to the Nike Pegasus is the Brooks Ghost 18. The Ghost is where Pegasus runners land most often. Similar weight, a little softer underfoot, and since the Ghost 17 the drop matches at 10 mm. It has no Zoom Air snap, but it fills the same do-everything role and Brooks changes it slowly.
- Brooks Ghost 18Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Jul 28, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
The Nike Pegasus is a firm, snappy daily trainer with a 10 mm drop and a bit of Zoom Air pop. Everything below is measured against the current Pegasus 42 (10.1 oz, 10 mm drop, 37 mm heel). No shoe matches it exactly, so each pick lists what carries over and what does not.
- 10.2 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 36 mm heel
- $150 list
The Ghost is where Pegasus runners land most often. Similar weight, a little softer underfoot, and since the Ghost 17 the drop matches at 10 mm. It has no Zoom Air snap, but it fills the same do-everything role and Brooks changes it slowly.
Against your Nike Pegasus 42: the same weight, 1 mm less heel stack, the same drop, $5 more at list.
- 9.2 oz
- 9 mm drop
- 32 mm heel
- $160 list
The nearest thing to a Pegasus in On's range, and the two get compared directly. The Cloudsurfer 2 is about an ounce lighter and 5 mm lower at the heel, on a 9 mm drop against the Pegasus 10, with no Zoom Air. It is the smoother and more directed of the pair; the Pegasus is snappier and $15 cheaper.
Against your Nike Pegasus 42: 0.9 oz lighter, 5 mm less heel stack, 1 mm less drop, $15 more at list.
- 9.7 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 38 mm heel
- $145 list
The softer, lower-drop alternative to the Pegasus at almost the same price. The Gel-Cumulus 28 runs an 8 mm drop and FF Blast Max foam where the Pegasus 42 is firmer and snappier on 10 mm, and neither is built to go quick.
Against your Nike Pegasus 42: 0.4 oz lighter, 1 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop.
- 8.9 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 38 mm heel
- $145 list
The Ride matches the Pegasus in role and price, now with a softer supercritical foam. The main adjustment is the 8 mm drop, which heel strikers will notice for a week or two.
Against your Nike Pegasus 42: 1.2 oz lighter, 1 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop.
- 10.1 oz
- 6 mm drop
- 40.5 mm heel
- $140 list
The 880 is the width-run answer to the Pegasus: calmer ride, sizes to 4E, and the shoe-store default for walkers and orthotic wearers. The Pegasus is springier and $10 less at list.
Against your Nike Pegasus 42: the same weight, 3.5 mm more heel stack, 4 mm less drop, $5 less at list.
- 9.4 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 42.5 mm heel
- $150 list
The Wave Rider is the other firm, poppy traditional daily, $20 up at list with the Wave plate doing what the Pegasus's Air unit does. Smaller retail footprint, famously durable outsole.
Against your Nike Pegasus 42: 0.7 oz lighter, 5.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop, $5 more at list.
- 9.2 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 42 mm heel
- $155 list
Runners leaving the Pegasus for something softer usually end up here. The Clifton is more cushioned with a much taller, rockered platform that changes how the shoe moves through a stride. Try it on first.
Against your Nike Pegasus 42: 0.9 oz lighter, 5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop, $10 more at list.
- 7 oz
- 4 mm drop
- 29 mm heel
- $130 list
The Kinvara is the minimal counterpoint: more than 2 oz lighter, much lower to the ground, with a 4 mm drop. Pegasus runners chasing a lighter, faster-feeling shoe try it.
Against your Nike Pegasus 42: 3.1 oz lighter, 8 mm less heel stack, 6 mm less drop, $15 less at list.
- 7.8 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 39 mm heel
- $175 list
The Endorphin Speed is the plated super-trainer step-up: lighter, much bouncier, and $30 more at list. Pegasus owners shopping for a dedicated workout shoe cross-shop it first.
Against your Nike Pegasus 42: 2.3 oz lighter, 2 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop, $30 more at list.
- 10.5 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 46 mm heel
- $150 list
The Vomero is the plush Nike tier above the Pegasus, $5 more at list. Pegasus owners who want a softer easy-day shoe without leaving the brand land here.
Against your Nike Pegasus 42: 0.4 oz heavier, 9 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $5 more at list.
- 8.8 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 41.5 mm heel
- $155 list
The Novablast is what runners try when the Pegasus feels flat: a taller, far bouncier daily for $10 more. The Pegasus is firmer, more stable and grips better in the rain.
Against your Nike Pegasus 42: 1.3 oz lighter, 4.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop, $10 more at list.
Chasing a specific older version?
If it is a particular Pegasus you miss, start from that version's page: what replaced it, and where old stock still exists.
Questions runners ask
- What is the most similar shoe to the Nike Pegasus?
- The Brooks Ghost 18. The Ghost is where Pegasus runners land most often. Similar weight, a little softer underfoot, and since the Ghost 17 the drop matches at 10 mm. It has no Zoom Air snap, but it fills the same do-everything role and Brooks changes it slowly.
- Do any of these match the Nike Pegasus's 10 mm drop?
- Yes. The Brooks Ghost 18 and the Nike Vomero 18 match it exactly. The others sit lower, which changes how the landing loads your calves and Achilles.
- Why switch away from the Nike Pegasus at all?
- The usual reasons: a version you loved got discontinued, an update changed the ride, or the fit moved away from your foot. The list above is ranked by how closely each shoe matches the current Pegasus 42, with the differences called out honestly.